Dental Front Desk Coordinator/Receptionist

Job Title: Dental Front Desk Coordinator / Receptionist

Location: Oakland, California

Position Type: Full-Time, 9AM-6PM

Compensation: $22.00 – $25.00 / hour (depending on experience)

About Us

We are a patient-centered dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional dental care in a warm, welcoming environment. Our team thrives on collaboration, positive energy, and excellent service. We are looking for a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented Dental Front Desk Coordinator to be the first point of contact for our amazing patients.

Experience in a dental office is preferred, but we are absolutely willing to train the right candidate with a stellar attitude and strong foundational skills!

What You Will Do

• Warmly greet patients upon arrival and check them in/out.
• Answer phone calls, manage patient inquiries, and schedule appointments efficiently.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage daily schedules using Open Dental software.
• Coordinate internal communication and document workflows using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail).
• Handle basic administrative duties, including verifying insurance and processing payments.

What We Are Looking For

• Excellent communication skills: You have a professional verbal and written tone, high emotional intelligence, and a knack for making people feel comfortable.
• Strong technical skills: Solid typing skills and a high level of comfort learning or utilizing dental software.
• Software proficiency: Prior knowledge of Open Dental software and Google Workspace is highly preferred (Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail)
• Dependability & Team Spirit: A reliable professional who loves working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Retirement Security: 401(k) plan options.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays off
• Growth: Comprehensive, on-the-job training if you are new to the dental field.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person